On October 8th, the film "It's Kind of a Funny Story" was released into theaters nation-wide. RHAM News was sent an exclusive electronic press kit to the film that includes trailers, film clips, soundbites, and b-roll.
From the materials sent, "It's Kind of a Funny Story" seems like a decent film. It is not Oscar material, yet it has its strengths. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, and Emma Roberts, it is a story about a clinically depressed teenager (Gilchrist) checking himself into an adult psychiatric ward to get a new start. Along the way there are many laughs, life lessons, and romance. After watching many film clips, the acting in the film seems to be on-and-off. Galifianakis and Roberts seem strong as usual, however the less known Gilchrist comes off a little weak and unbelievable. He does a fine job acting his part, however the performance does not drag the viewer in. Besides the acting, all of the scenes feel a little drawn-out and slow on tempo; it seems like what is trying to be a witty psychiatric comedy is too sluggish in moving along.
As for the technical aspects, "It's Kind of a Funny Story" is shot very much like an independent film. The cinematography has the indie look to it, using very shallow depth of field and more artistic angles. Like many independents out today, there is a low-budget, raw feel to the film. This can be further seen when watching the b-roll, where there is a very minimal crew (2 film camera operators, two sound recordists, 2 camera assistants) along side directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson, Sugar). Overall, the technical side of the movie seems solid.
As a whole, It's Kind of a Funny Story seems like it will be an enjoyable watch with a unique storyline and fun moments. The acting and pacing may keep it from having Oscar potential, but it will most likely still hold up in the box office with interest from adult viewers.
PREVIEW RATING: 3/5
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